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In some counties, some charges require a person to see a judge prior to bonding. Call the jail.
No governmental entity keeps such records. Lawyers may keep their own record s of such things - but be careful of statistics like that as what can be... Read Answer
From your description of the situation it seems this other person may have a civil case against you to recover the money he says he loaned you 5... Read Answer
Colorado law does allow certain criminal records to be "sealed" (Colorado does not allow for expungement - which is complete removal and destruction... Read Answer
It would have been better to have contacted your husbands lawyer and give him/her the information you had, so that the lawyer could then use it in... Read Answer
The best way to help your friend is to be available if his lawyer has questions - and possibly help him financially with his lawyer. It is true that... Read Answer
Public defnders do get busy and often aren't as good as you might hope in staying in touch. BUT they are very good lawyers that know what they are... Read Answer
If you did not steal the injectors then I would not pay for them. The employer may be bluffing, after having a strong suspicion that you took... Read Answer
While it often depends ont he county your case is in and otehr factors, sometimes if you have the ability to pay full restitution up front (i.e. pay... Read Answer
Criminal subpoenas must be personally served, meaning a non-party over the age of 18 must give it to the witness. A mailed subpoena is not validly... Read Answer
Arguably that is a felony criminal case of Criminal Mischief or Theft and it is Domestic Violence. This could be a civil case. A lawyer could send... Read Answer
It must be suspicion of a specific crime, not generalized suspicion. Were you charged with any crime? If so, we might be able to suppress all... Read Answer
You can contact the sheriff and ask for a civil assist to retrieve property left behind.
I would consult a criminal defense attorney before saying anything to the police. It is unknown what the police are looking into, but talking to... Read Answer
armed robbery is a crime of violence carrying a mandatory minimum 10 years with a max of 32. The minimum could be higher. This is a serious case... Read Answer
Likely, that is either manufacturing of mushrooms or the precursors. Mushrooms are an F2 with up to 24 years in prison. With that quantity, they... Read Answer
Sometimes - it depends on if there is evidence that supports a conviction that does not depend on the victim testifying. I can help with... Read Answer
Typically any police contact is required to be reported to your probation officer. In addition, any conviction for a criminal offense while on... Read Answer
Most misdemeanor warrants are not enforced nationwide.
Not without the Judge changing the protection order.
In Colorado, in general, you can record any conversation of which you are a participant. If there are specific laws that prevent the recording of a... Read Answer
The probation complaint must be filed prior to the end of the term of probation.
In Colorado, I see no charges that could be filed.
Miranda rights are only necessary when police want to ask questions of a person in custody. If Miranda is required, then the only way a person can... Read Answer